August 01 / 17.07 Newcastle (AW)

17.07

Standard

JPS Ceilings And Partitions Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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JPS Ceilings And Partitions Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 34-481 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Having his second start for the yard (and second since wind surgery) when successful in a first-time tongue-tie at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago, with Highfield Viking and Jesmond Dawn behind; only 2lb higher and he has made the frame in all three starts over C&D; high on the list.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(8)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Finn Ironside

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Doubled his tally over C&D when making all in a class 5 handicap four weeks ago, his third win when ridden by Elle-May Croot; likes it here and has good claims off 3lb higher, but could be taken on for the lead by Spartan Fighter.

3/1

1st

9

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Finn Ironside

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

No match for Coramento here last month in a race he won the previous season; however, he does have a pull in the weights with the winner and must have an each-way chance.

7/1

25/1

  • Place: £12.50

Form: 00-208 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Dual Polytrack winner (7f/1m) for Charlie Johnston whose form in nine starts for this yard has been patchy; neck defeat over 1m here in May came in a slowly run contest and more will be needed to come out best in this.
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3

(6)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Both wins on Polytrack (7f/1m) when making all in first-time headgear; currently running well here, however, and he followed a 40-1 second (7f) at the start of last month with a respectable third of 14 (1m) four weeks later; should give it another good go.

4/1

3rd

2

(10)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Won twice on Polytrack for Charlie Johnston; 0-10 for current yard but a repeat of his second over 7f here four weeks ago would see him on the scene; has won at 1m.

11/2

2nd

11

(7)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:07 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Dual Polytrack winner (7f/1m) for Charlie Johnston whose form in nine starts for this yard has been patchy; neck defeat over 1m here in May came in a slowly run contest and more will be needed to come out best in this.

25/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -56323 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Running well on turf lately as when beaten less than a length into third of nine behind Finn Ironside at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago; still 1lb below his last winning mark and shouldn't be far away.
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16th

3

(20)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Highfield Viking

10st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John & Sean Quinn

He returned to form when third of 14 at Ayr (7f, soft) in September and backed it up, despite hanging, when scoring over that C&D (heavy) 17 days ago; up 3lb but he's won off higher and on good ground; can go well providing stall 20 proves no barrier.

5/1

1st

2

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Highfield Viking

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Disappointing this year but has dropped down the weights and he was back on song when third over C&D (soft) recently; this C&D winner can be in the mix if backing up that latest effort.

4/1

3rd

2

(12)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Highfield Viking

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

C&D winner but has struggled badly in recent starts, including failing to beat a rival on AW 12 days ago; regular blinkers were left off then but return now; hard to build up too much enthusiasm.

16/1

11/2

Form: 542121 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
In fine form on turf lately, winning twice and finishing runner-up twice; only had a neck to spare when making all at Haydock (7f, good) a fortnight ago and now 5lb higher, but the runner-up has won since; ran with credit on this surface at the start of her career; high on list.
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6

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Sharon Curly

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Solid spell featured two summer wins; no further progress since and finished behind two of today's rivals, albeit not entirely disgraced, over C&D most recently.

8/1

6th

6

(10)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Sharon Curly

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Won at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June and at Haydock (7f, good) in July; ran respectably at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month and holds claims now returned to turf.

9/1

9

(7)

19th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sharon Curly

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Showed fair form in three 6f AW maidens at Newcastle; has improved since handicapping with wins at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) and Haydock (7f, good); below par when favourite back on AW last time but not without a chance.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: -59326

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner who is off the same mark as when fourth of 14 in this race last year, but finished behind two of these when sixth of nine at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago; needs a bit more.
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2

(10)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jesmond Dawn

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won off this mark at Ripon in July (1m, good) but bit below par on last few runs; others look stronger.

14/1

6th

2

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Jesmond Dawn

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Suited by Ripon and he held off an in-form rival in convincing fashion there (1m, good) in July; mixed otherwise this year and he needs to prove that the return to 7f round here will suit.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jesmond Dawn

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Up and down this season, and well beaten since his 1m win at Ripon in July; has good C&D form but not certain what to expect.

16/1

12/1

Form: 488060

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Landed a Redcar novice for Karl Burke (6f, soft) last October, but his form in handicaps has regressed since returning in April; makes his debut for a new yard (same owners) and needs a turnaround.
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1st

5

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Invitorio

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Sole win from 18 starts came in a novice at Redcar (6f, soft) in October 2024; well beaten in his first starts since returning from a break but he came back to form from a career-low mark when second of 12 at Catterick (5f, good) a week ago; that was his first try over 5f and he's contender.

4/1

2nd

4

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Invitorio

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Ruth Carr

Yet to win a handicap but he was twice placed off a 7lb higher mark last September; two AW runs last month should have sharpened him up and this is a drop in grade; apprentice takes off a valuable 5lb but a wide draw on his first attempt at 5f, and a sharp one at that, dents confidence.

12/1

Form: 34559

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has shown a little ability as when beaten 3l into fifth of nine behind Almutraf on handicap debut over C&D in June; lesser effort at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) since then, though, and needs to benefit from the first-time tongue-tie.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

11

(12)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Marsh Meadow

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Respectable handicap debut over C&D in June but not as good since, latterly finishing behind Desert Raider; cheekpieces are now added over a longer trip.

20/1

7th

13

(11)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:07 Newcastle (AW)

Marsh Meadow

9st 3lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has shown a little ability as when beaten 3l into fifth of nine behind Almutraf on handicap debut over C&D in June; lesser effort at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) since then, though, and needs to benefit from the first-time tongue-tie.

20/1

16/1

Form: 736385 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Admirable veteran who has won four times here and has dropped 1lb lower than when successful over C&D in December; one for the shortlist.
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3rd

4

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran who is often slowly away but registered a sixth win at Newcastle when seeing off 12 rivals in a classified race over this trip in July; however, he was always behind in a 1m course handicap since and has been beaten in his last 11 handicap attempts.

14/1

8th

8

(9)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran who is often slowly away but prevailed in classified event when last seen two months ago, registering a sixth win at Newcastle; beaten in last ten handicap attempts.

16/1

1st

7

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran who gained the last five of his 13 wins here (7f-1m); not firing on all cylinders in recent weeks, though, and needs to up his game.

16/1

9th
9 (8)
Bantz

12/1

Form: 613029 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Form has been up and down since returned to turf, but has twice been placed off this mark in recent months; scored over C&D in January and can't be ruled out completely.
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3rd

9

(14)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Bantz

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Ended his time with Gemma Tutty under a cloud and he has found it tough going for his new yard in 2026; now tried in blinkers (well beaten in one run in cheekpieces); risky.

12/1

7th

11

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Bantz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Dual 7f winner who's pulled hard and not seen it out in three previous tries over this trip; shown very little in five runs for his current yard in any case.

25/1

11th

8

(13)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Bantz

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Well treated on last year's form but hasn't got anything going since moving yards; now goes in cheekpieces.

33/1

11/1

Form: -08187 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner over 6f but undoubtedly inconsistent, his Musselburgh win in a first-time visor (7f, good to firm) in June standing out above his other recent efforts; hopes pinned on another change of headgear sparking a response.
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9th

9

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable.

12/1

9th

9

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable.

12/1

6th

4

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Two wins this season, the latest a comfortable success at Newcastle (for today's apprentice) 16 days ago; enjoyed a clear run there while a few of those in behind got in the way of each other but a 2lb rise is still fair enough; more appealing than many.

7/2

16/1

Form: 765

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in three starts over 6f on turf during the summer; worth a market check on AW/handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

7

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ballitore

9st 3lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Phillip Makin

0-7; fifth of eight at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) earlier in the month but he was 12l behind Hashtagnotions at Beverley (8.5f, soft) 13 days ago; steps up in trip (out of a French 1m2f winner) on this return to AW.

16/1

5

(5)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:18 Beverley

Ballitore

9st 6lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Phillip Makin

Dam won over 1m2f and he fared better for tackling this longer trip, in first-time cheekpieces, a fortnight ago; still to finish placed and will need another forward step if he's to get off the mark though.

12/1

5th

6

(4)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Ballitore

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Lightly raced 3yo whose dam won over 1m2f and he's going beyond 7f for the first time today; cheekpieces are another possible source of improvement but he needs to take a major step forward from his two handicap runs.

20/1

12th
14 (12)
Almutraf

16/1

Form: 7-7195 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Modest efforts on turf in his last two starts, but had previously made a successful return from five months off over this C&D; only 1lb higher so each-way claims now returned here.
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13

(12)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Almutraf

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Brian Ellison

Made a winning stable debut at Newcastle in June (7f) but not much to shout about since; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

9th

11

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Almutraf

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Scored over C&D on stable debut in June off 4lb higher mark; has not been in the same form since but dangerous to write off.

14/1

10th

14

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Almutraf

8st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Successful yard debut over 7f here in June but hasn't repeated the form; was a bit closer at Redcar last time tried in cheekpieces but only beat one home.

16/1

25/1

Form: -75005

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Polytrack winner who continues on the downgrade despite dropping 21lb since first handicapping; no improvement since returning from wind surgery in June and best watched.
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5th

5

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Neapolitan

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sole success came on Kempton AW in 2023 when trained by the Crisfords; hasn't been placed since joining this yard in 2024 and didn't offer enough in two comeback outings over 6f last month to suggest that's likely to change now.

16/1

7th

6

(3)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Neapolitan

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sole success came at Kempton AW in 2023 when trained by the Crisfords; hasn't been placed since joining this yard in 2024; first-time visor worn for last week's reappearance is retained, but easy to look elsewhere.

25/1

7th

7

(6)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:03 Catterick

Neapolitan

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sharply regressive for this yard and goes in another new form of headgear back from the best part of a year off; would be a surprise winner on just his third turf start.

33/1

Non-runners

Front Gunner

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £260.40
Straight Forecast £174.89
Tricast £720.36
Trifecta £2523.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Finn Ironside

Telegraph:

Sharon Curly

The Times:

Highfield Viking

Daily Mail:

Ballitore

D Express:

Invitorio

Daily Mirror:

Front Gunner

RP RATINGS:

Trais Fluors

The Star:

Sharon Curly

POSTDATA:

Finn Ironside

The Sun:

Finn Ironside

Daily Record:

Finn Ironside

The Guardian:

Highfield Viking